Antique Alvin Sterling Silver Boston MA Souvenir Spoon Paul Revere Landmarks 6"

Description

Antique Alvin sterling silver souveni spoon of Boston, Massachusetts. The bowl features a view of the skyline from the river filled with boats. The handle shows Paul Revere’s ride, a pot of baked beans, and the Washington Elm, as well as the word Cambridge and the Bunker Hill monument, all surrounded by foliate swirls. The reverse of the handle displays Faneuil Hall, the Public Library, Old South Church, a Revolutionary war Minute Man, and the word Boston again.

""The Alvin Corporation was founded by Wm. H. Jamoneau in 1886 as Alvin Mfg Co in Irvington, New Jersey.
The firm changed to Alvin-Beiderhase Co (c. 1893) under the management of Wm. H. Jamoneau, Henry H. Leibe and George B. Beiderhase moving in 1895 to Sag Harbour, Long Island.
In 1897 Alvin-Beiderhase Co, maker of Official World Fair souvenir spoons for 1893-94 Chicago Columbian Exposition, was purchased by Joseph Fahys & Co (watch-case manufacturer) operating as a branch until 1910.
In 1919 the name changed to Alvin Silver Co until 1928 when assets, dies and patterns were purchased by Gorham Corporation operating in Providence plant as a separated division of Gorham under the name of Alvin Corporation.""

Condition

Good Overall - Tarnish/gentle wear

Dimensions

6” x 1.25” / 32.2 g (Length x Width/Weight)